PHENND Seeks VISTAs for Nonprofit Fellows Program – May 31

Posted by PHENND on March 17, 2026

Join a cohort that works to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty by building capacity at local Philadelphia nonprofits.  Be one of 20 full-time AmeriCorps VISTAs serving in various nonprofits across the region as “PHENND Fellows.”

About this project:

PHENND Fellows places passionate and talented college graduates with local Philadelphia nonprofits as AmeriCorps VISTA members. The program has a three-fold mission (1) Support local nonprofits fighting poverty across a wide range of issues (2) Train and retain local talent to stay and work in Philadelphia and (3) Develop the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

PHENND Fellows will have up to 20 specific sites for the 2026-2027 program year. Each of those positions will be listed separately on MyAmeriCorps and if you have a specific interest in one or more of them, please apply for them directly. You will find all of them once you search the listings using “PHENND” as the program name.

Benefits & Compensation

AmeriCorps VISTAs commit to a full-time year of service for a minimal living stipend of approximately $24,894 per year. VISTA members are provided health coverage and loan forbearance for any current federal student loans. Upon completion of the full year, they also receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395 that can be used to pay for future educational expenses and/or pay off federal student loans. SEPTA Trailpass provided. Note, we expect most sites to be in-person, though there may be some that are hybrid.

All PHENND Fellows will also receive extensive professional development as a cohort, in addition to any site specific training. PHENND Fellows participate in monthly training and have access to other special events and professional development. PHENND Fellows are also allowed to take up to two courses at the La Salle Nonprofit Center (or other similar conferences/training) paid for by the program.  PHENND Fellows will also be provided with a monthly all-system trailpass. Members also have access to member emergency fund through the City of Philadelphia.

Post-service benefits include: (1) Schools of National Service tuition discounts at select colleges (2) Employers of National Service and (3) AmeriCorps Alumni Network

Timeline

Mar 17-May 31 — Application open.  Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Expect a phone interview if your application passes an initial review.
March 31-June 3 — Top candidates interviewed by one or more host site organization.  Offers made.
June 15-June 28 — Deadline to accept PHENND Fellow offer
August 10, 2026 — Program start date
August 9, 2027 – Program end date

If you have any questions, please contact Eden Kainer at ekainer87@phennd.org. Please refresh this page (or clear your cache) to make sure you are seeing the most up-to-date list.

2026-2027 Sites

Links to postings for specific sites/positions below. More will be added in coming weeks.

PHENND Fellows – Youth Bike Program Coordinator (Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia)

PHENND Fellows – Development and Sustainability Coordinator (Body Empowerment Project)

PHENND Fellows – Tech, Education and Arts Integration Coordinator (BuildABridge)

PHENND Fellows – School Partnerships, Health Institute Coordinator (CHOP Health Institute at Hardy)

PHENND Fellows – Food Security VISTA (Feast of Justice)

PHENND Fellows – Community & Family Engagement Coordinator (KIPP Philadelphia)

PHENND Fellows – Plant Nursery Programs Coordinator (LandHealth Institute)

PHENND Fellows – Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator (Launchpad)

PHENND Fellows – Community Farm Engagement Assistant Coordinator (Martha’s Community Farm)

PHENND Fellows – Community Program Developer (The Nonprofit Center)

PHENND Fellows – Community Business Liaison (Park to Broad)

PHENND Fellows – PA School Civics Ed Program Coordinator (Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts)

PHENND Fellows – Campus Organizer and Volunteer Coordinator (Petey Greene Program)

PHENND Fellows – Career Connected Curriculum Designer (Philadelphia Youth Network)

PHENND Fellows – Community Access & Outreach Coordinator (Philadelphia Zoo)

PHENND Fellows – Program Evaluation Coordinator (Philly BOLT)

PHENND Fellows – Elder Services Ambassador (Rutgers-Camden)

PHENND Fellows – Development Associate (Spiral Q)

PHENND Fellows – Sustainability Outreach & Engagement Fellow (Sustainable Business Network)

PHENND Fellows – Child Wellbeing Coalition Coordinator (Voices for Children Coalition)

PHENND Fellows – Health Services Equity Coordinator (Woods Services)

We also have several positions based in public schools as Community Partnership Coordinators as well as two positions at the School District of Philadelphia. Please see that posting here.